Age of Conan Beta Opens

Eidos and Funcom have announced the Beta for their upcoming MMO Age of Conan has launched today and that thousands of wannabe-Conans can get a taste of the game ahead of its official release.

Age of Conan sees would-be adventurers exploring the world of Hyboria while taking on a range of nasty beasties, crossing the paths of wicked gods and attempting to save the struggling human race from the brink of destruction.

Gaute Godager, founder of Funcom and game director said: "As we get ready to unleash the most brutal MMO ever created we will let an increasing amount of players test our creation. With extended Beta testing for months to come, we can hone and polish based on large-scale feedback, allowing us to fulfill the potential of the game."

Anyone interested in becoming a barbarian should head over to the official Age of Conan website to sign up for the Beta. The final game is set for release on PC on October 30, with the Xbox 360 version coming in 2008.